Del Mar Hills Elementary vs Earl Warren Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar Hills Elementary
Del Mar · Public elementary · Grades K–6
224 students
Earl Warren Middle
Solana Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
476 students
| Measure | Del Mar Hills Elementary Del Mar, California | Earl Warren Middle Solana Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 5,693 | #89 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1666 of 50,301 | #1683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 224 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| city | Del Mar | Solana Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 78.7).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 18.1%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 23.8).
- •Earl Warren Middle is the larger school with 476 students compared with 224.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Del Mar Hills Elementary better than Earl Warren Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Hills Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 78.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Del Mar Hills Elementary and Earl Warren Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Del Mar and Solana Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Hills Elementary: 224. Earl Warren Middle: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Hills Elementary and Earl Warren Middle rank in California?
Del Mar Hills Elementary is 17th of 5,693 and Earl Warren Middle is 89th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).